DirectIQ — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Connects your coding assistant to DirectIQ to look up audience metrics, update contacts, and dispatch transactional emails.
claude mcp add --transport http directiq https://mcp.directiq.com/mcpWhat DirectIQ does
The server runs on DirectIQ infrastructure at https://mcp.directiq.com/mcp using Streamable HTTP. No local builds are needed. It exposes tools to inspect account stats, retrieve contacts in batches up to 500 items, and organize subscriber tags.
Authentication requires a DirectIQ API key passed through the x-api-key header. Outgoing transactional messages will not send unless the from address is confirmed in the dashboard. Because methods like directiq_update_contact and directiq_write_request modify remote records, leaving tool confirmation prompts active is recommended.
What it helps with
- Send transactional messages from verified sender addresses
- Fetch and update contact fields directly through conversation
- Set up new recipient lists and tags on demand
- Track active and disabled subscriber counts
Example prompts for the agent
- Give me an overview of my DirectIQ account, showing list counts and confirmed senders.
- Create a recipient list called Spring Promo and assign a tag named vip.
- Send a transactional email to [email protected] with the subject Receipt Details.
How to install DirectIQ
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http directiq https://mcp.directiq.com/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add directiq --url https://mcp.directiq.com/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"directiq": {
"url": "https://mcp.directiq.com/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"directiq": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.directiq.com/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http directiq https://mcp.directiq.com/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about DirectIQ
How to install DirectIQ in Claude Code?
Add the remote endpoint by running claude mcp add --transport http directiq https://mcp.directiq.com/mcp. Provide your DirectIQ API key in the x-api-key header.
What does DirectIQ MCP server do?
It gives AI assistants direct access to the DirectIQ email platform to manage contact lists, track tags, and send transactional notifications.
Can I send emails from any sender address?
No, the sending tool requires an address that has already been verified inside your DirectIQ account settings.
